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Cameron plan for benefit cuts

The Prime Minister and MP for Witney, David Cameron, is to moot slashing benefits for 'feckless families' and young people in a speech in Kent later today. Mr Cameron warns the welfare system is causing deep social divisions.

Staff at a distribution centre in Dartford were given a chance to quiz the Prime Minister today. Staff spoke frankly to David Cameron about how difficult it is to get on the property ladder. Mr Cameron later visited the a shopping centre where he spoke about welfare reform. Phil Hornby reports.